INTHEBLACK October 2026 - Magazine - Page 36
MEMBER PROFILE
method ensures the clearest alignment.
This proactive growth mindset was strongly
encouraged by his leaders. His boss frequently
reminded him that deep strategic reasoning
carries far more weight than flawless delivery.
“She told me that at the end of the day, logic
and reasoning transcend language,” Lim says.
Today, Lim’s responsibilities include
overseeing financial reporting, funding
requirements, licensing support, risk
management and tax matters across Oceania
and Hong Kong. Much of his work involves
acting as a bridge between the finance, tax
and operational teams, ensuring information
flows effectively and risks are identified early.
In the technology sector, things are evolving
every day. Artificial intelligence platforms
and tools are constantly being updated, and
applications are regularly refreshed as new
versions are released.
“The momentum within this industry
is incredible,” he says. “Being in the
industry gives you a front-row seat to the
breakthroughs shaping our digital future.”
What he has particularly enjoyed is the
collaborative nature of the work. Teams are
constantly working toward shared goals, and
there is a strong emphasis on openness
and knowledge-sharing.
“Everyone is chipping in to reach a
certain milestone,” he says. “There is a lot
of collaboration and a willingness to work
together and share.”
UPSKILL
with CPA Australia’s
Mentoring Staff
short course
36 INTHEBLACK October 2026
MENTORING AND MORE
Outside work, Lim applies the same discipline
and goal-setting mindset to competing in
triathlons. He recently completed the
T100 Singapore and is preparing for a
Half Ironman event in Port Macquarie,
on the New South Wales coast of Australia.
The commitment required is substantial,
but his motivation extends beyond personal
achievement. As the father of a young son,
Lim sees fitness as an opportunity to lead
by example. Rather than simply telling his
son to stay healthy and active, he wants to
demonstrate those values himself.
“I want to be a better role model,” he says.
“If I can do it at this age, you should be able
to do it at half my age.”
Lim competing in the T100 Singapore triathlon in April 2026
Beyond sport, Lim also makes a point
of giving back professionally. He is actively
involved with CPA Australia, where he sits
on the Young Professionals Network committee
and mentors student ambassadors.
“At the start, I was a pretty clueless student,”
he says. “I knew I was studying accounting,
but I did not really understand what it meant
in practice. People kept talking about the
Big Four and CPA Australia, and I did not
even know what those were.”
This experience is what motivates his
involvement today.
“Along the way, I have met so many people
who were generous with their time by sharing
insights about their work, their daily realities,
even their struggles and regrets,” he says.
“For me, it is about paying that forward.”
Through CPA Australia’s mentorship
programs, students are matched with
professionals based on their interests, whether
that’s tax, finance or industry-specific pathways.
Lim also speaks at student events, particularly
for those involved in ambassador programs.
“When I was at university, I was a student
ambassador, too,” he says. “So, I understand what
those concerns are like and not knowing
what direction to take, or whether you are
on the right path.”
For Lim, the aim is not to prescribe a single
career trajectory, but to reassure students that
there is no one fixed path into the profession.
“Different people take different routes,”
he says. “You do not have to fit into one
mould. It is about finding your own path
and figuring out what works for you.” ■
